Stonehenge Stone-Coated Steel Is The Best | |||||
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| Protection/Benefits | Stonehenge Stone Coated Steel | Concrete Tile & Shake | Fiber-Cement Tile & Shake | Architectural Composition Shingles | Wood Shake |
| Lightweight | Excellent 1.4 lb/sq. ft. Average Roof: 4200 lb | Poor 9-15 lb/sq. ft. Average Roof: 36,000 lb | Fair 6 lb/sq. ft. Average Roof: 18,000 lb | Good 3-4/sq. ft. Average Roof: 10,500 lb |
Good 3.5 lb/sq. ft. Average Roof: 10,500 lb |
| Fire | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Wind | Excellent 120 mph Warranty | Fair** | Fair** | Fair | Poor |
| Hail | Excellent | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Snow/Ice | Excellent Interlocking design is strong & resists ice damming | Poor | Poor | Good | Fair |
| Earthquake | Excellent Lightweight + Added shear strength | Poor | Fair | Good | Good |
| Weathering/ Warranty | Excellent Limited Lifetime warranty | Good | Fair | Poor Asphalt base U.V. Light | Poor |
| Environment | Excellent No tear-off needed + Recyclable | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Re-Sale | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Fair |
| Ratings based on comparison with Stonehenge Stone Coated Steel as determined from manufacturers’ specifications, independent testing laboratories and published industry studies/statistics. ** Requires additional nails, clips and/or wiring in high wind areas. | |||||
